Beautiful Rovanjska is located in a bay at the very end of the Velebit channel, not far from Zadar. Its proximity to Velebit with its parks, caves, paths and bike routes makes this area all the richer. The Modrič cave is a gem in the foothills of Velebit, and the church of Sv. Juraj (St. George) in the heart of town is a wonderful example of ancient Croatian architecture. Maslenica, a village most famous for the bora wind, offers bungee jumping for adventure tourists.
Twenty kilometres further on, there is the canyon of the river Zrmanja, where enthusiasts of rafting can have fun. The road then leads to Velebit, under Tulove grede, and all the way to the National Park of Paklenica and other natural treasures.
Paklenica National Park
The greatest natural jewel of the Zadar area is Paklenica National Park, which covers the most attractive parts of the southern Velebit, concentrated in a mere 96 km2. Its most striking features are two forbidding gorges - Velika and Mala Paklenica. The park abounds with peculiar karstic forms, caves and other natural features, while due to its climate conditions, lush variety of flora and fauna has been preserved. Despite its wild nature, Paklenica is easily accessible due to its proximity to the Adriatic highway and the motorway. The vistas of Velebit rising above the resort of Starigrad-Paklenica, which are at once intimidating and alluring, beckon those seeking light-hearted adventure. Movement through the park is aided by numerous signs in several foreign languages. Through the wild ruggedness of Velika Paklenica, where highland women once carried salt on their backs from the coast and brought wheat from the fertile hinterland of Lika, today runs a comfortable hiking trail.